Why Choose Aluminum Casting Materials?
Consistent Quality
Our NEAR 356 ingots offer reliable properties for casting, perfect for both beginners and experienced foundry workers.
Fast, Nationwide Shipping
We ship anywhere in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, typically within 5 days.
Higher Volume Supply
Get more material than typical non-commercial foundries—ideal for larger hobby projects or small businesses.
Customer Testimonials
Hear from hobbyists and small foundries who trust our NEAR 356 aluminum ingots.
★★★★★
I have been purchasing aluminum ingots from Art for several years now, and they always arrive consistently, on-time, and exactly as advertised.
Communication with Art is clear and easy. For example, he is willing to accommodate my requests for smaller ingots which helps me save shop time in cutting (or melting) them down to size for my needs.
I use the ingots for a college-level hands-on manufacturing class, and students love melting and pouring their own aluminum to learn about the casting process and underlying metallurgy. As my classes continue to get bigger and bigger, it is reassuring that I can count on Art to keep delivering the product I need to keep us going.
Janet Tsia PHD
Professor: MCEN4026 Manufacturing Processes and Systems, .
University of Colorado Boulder Mechanical Engineering.
★★★★★
I’ve purchased and used these ingots many times since 2016. They melt clean with low dross and high fluidity perfect for sand casting.
I worked casting automotive parts for 17 years and studied the different casting alloys and these ingots have a high silicon content and that’s what you want.
Never try to cast with ingots made with aluminum wire or pop cans!
Michael Orange
WWW.cast-aluminum.com
Your Trusted Aluminum Supplier
We specialize in providing NEAR 356 aluminum ingots for hobbyists and small foundries. Our focus is on quality, consistency, and higher volume supply than typical non-commercial foundries.